Awesome Anniversary Gifts For Him: Awesome Accessory Wood Boxes

Handcrafted wooden chests or accessory boxes are great anniversary gifts for him who collect keepsakes & memorabilia. Chests of various wood specie that exhibit various colors, textures and even scents, are great repositories of manly knickknacks that have accumulated throughout years of careful collecting. You will learn in this article the different types of materials and decors used in making unique boxes for collectors.

Chests that are made of wood do not only differ from the specie & embellishments used but also differs in the complexity of form or design. A small pirate chest reminiscent of the actual one is a good example of a ‘treasure within a treasure’. Any man would like to showcase all his prized possessions which include that of the pirate chest, that because of its rich history, is considered a trophy.

There a lot of embellishments that are used to adorn these wooden chests. Leather bands or clasps to close the chest are often used to instill the flow of masculinity in the creation. In order to add drama, antique feel & appeal to the wooden chests, brass hinges are used.

Elegant iron and brass handles are often used to form the “ear” of the chest; these may come beautifully carved with special motifs. Another material that is used for the handle is a thick raffia or abacca rope that is treated with a special varnish to improve its elasticity and waterproofing capabilities. Ear shaped handles are the more ideal although there are different shapes that also appeal to the collector’s eyes, such as circular handles and recessed handles.

Perhaps the most distinguishing element in a wooden box design is in the types of veneer used in creating marquetry designs on the lid. A male collector will favor a chest that is designed with favorable themes to his liking. Some examples of a popular wood being used in making chests are maple and pine because it exhibits a fine & lighter hue.

A wood that is considered ideal to use in making chests that are used for storing fabrics is Cedar because of its scent & bug repelling characteristics. Mahogany has beautiful wood grains that are used to create elegant chests with ribbon grained characteristics. Burl is known to display a fine, deep brown color while Elm and Rosewood are more on the brown-reddish hue.

To get your man the wooden chest of his dreams, you can choose from the numerous wood types & adornments available in the market.

This article was written by Mara Angeline Capili of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes feature evocative wood art designs, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!